Technical Applications Specialist

Technical Applications Specialist

Position Title: Certified Baker
Business Unit: Food & Nutrition Noth America
Reports To: Technical Director, Food & Nutrition Americas
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Location: On-site in New Jersey Application Lab
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000

About IMCD US, LLC
IMCD US is a leading global distribution partner and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. An entrepreneurial group founded IMCD in 1995 in the Netherlands. Our vision to transform the distribution industry by continuously adding value to the supply chain through expertise and innovation is what still drives us today.

Today, we have operations in over 50 countries, where we successfully combine local knowledge with global expertise to obtain sustainable results. IMCD is a strong, innovative business partner and accelerator of solutions for suppliers and producers of consumer, industrial and durable goods in diverse business sectors. Our commercial excellence and solid operations structure facilitate healthy growth.

Position Summary

The Technical Application Specialist role is intended to enhance IMCD Technical capabilities. The position will conduct application bench work for technical projects, product development of Food products as well as development of prototype demo samples for principals and customers, trade shows, symposiums, etc. This position should be able to provide technical support (at IMCD and customers) in all food applications.

The scope of this position covers Food & Nutrition BU in North America.

Essential Job Functions

Research & Development, Technical Support, Product Development/Application works of all Food applications.

• Accelerate projects by conducting application bench work on technical projects for internal & external customers and principal partners. Conduct and document lab trials for each project in an organized and scientific manner.
• Develop a library of prototype concepts formulations in IMCD format showcasing functionalities of our ingredients.
• Liaise with principals and become knowledgeable with all the ingredients in our portfolio.
• Conduct analytical, physical, sensory and shelf-life testing on all developed formulations as required.
• Prepare and conduct technical presentations to customers in person and virtually.
• Technical Support to sales and customers with technical recommendations associated with our ingredients.
• In-field Technical Support to sales & customers via joint calls or plant trials associated with technical projects

Develop and Maintain Technical Information:

• Build a library of technical resource materials related to product development.
• Build a library of technical documents to be used for innovative selling & tools for Commercial team.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in science/food science or equivalent

Experience

• 2 – 4 years of experience in product development and plant trials in Food Industry
• Previous experiences in culinary, market concept and food display/presentation will be an asset
• R&D experience in a manufacturing environment will be an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality
• Knowledge of food formulation, food additives and ingredients used by Food Industry
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with a high degree of organizational and multi-tasking characteristics.
• Self-motivated to accomplish business and personal objectives.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work in the labs as well as Stationary/desk-based work
• Travel as needed. ~ 10% (to customers, Principals, Trade shows, Symposiums).
• Bakery & other lab equipment in the Application Labs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.